Statistics on Vancouver-Busan flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Busan (from: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Busan from Vancouver airport is $ 1399 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1211 (in february) and $ 1916 (in july), which is a saving of $ 188 or a surplus of $ 518 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1054 to $1107 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Busan before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Busan plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 6088 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Busan from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1211, saving $ 188 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1399). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1916).
Flight Vancouver-Busan: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1237 | $ 1389 | good price |
| February | $ 1048 | $ 1211 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 1149 | $ 1351 | good price |
| April | $ 1106 | $ 1231 | good price |
| May | $ 1131 | $ 1331 | good price |
| June | $ 1200 | $ 1460 | fair price |
| July | $ 1452 | $ 1916 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1466 | $ 1724 | high price |
| September | $ 1057 | $ 1225 | good price |
| October | $ 1077 | $ 1211 | good price |
| November | $ 1091 | $ 1240 | good price |
| December | $ 1312 | $ 1493 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Vancouver to Busan
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Busan range from $843 to $2002. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $843 to $896), 1% at the maximum price (from $1950 to $2002). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1054 to $1107 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Busan flight
There are 10 companies that serve Vancouver from Busan airport: Philippine Airlines, Korean Air, China Airlines, Viva Macau, Air Canada, WestJet, flair airlines, Alaska Airlines, United and Cathay Pacific.
Data analysis:
Of the 6088 flights analyzed in previous years, Philippine Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (34% of the time) on the Vancouver->Busan route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-Busan flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $68. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $87.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Busan to Vancouver departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $82. Conversely, departing from Busan on a friday may cost you an additional $84.
Top prices Vancouver-Busan
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Busan | 07-12 to 17-12-2024 | $ 1028 | layover flight with Korean Air |
| Vancouver → Busan | 01-02 to 17-02-2025 | $ 872 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Vancouver → Busan | 02-02 to 21-02-2025 | $ 998 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Vancouver → Busan | 09-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 966 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Vancouver → Busan | 10-02 to 20-02-2025 | $ 1019 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Vancouver → Busan | 13-02 to 23-02-2025 | $ 989 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Vancouver → Busan | 03-03 to 21-03-2025 | $ 988 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Vancouver → Busan | 06-03 to 21-03-2025 | $ 898 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Vancouver → Busan | 10-03 to 18-03-2025 | $ 853 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Vancouver → Busan | 02-04 to 28-04-2025 | $ 889 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Busan to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 10 to 11 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Vancouver-Busan flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Vancouver to Busan, it is recommended to buy it 10 to 11 months before departure (it is then on average 1185 $, which is a saving of 214 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (219 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver to Busan flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1385 $) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1110 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1185), 4 to 5 months ($ 1148) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1187 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1188), 4 to 5 months ($ 1225), 5 to 6 months ($ 1309), 6 to 7 months ($ 1293) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1084 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1201) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1178 $) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1124 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1265) |
| July | - |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1559 $) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1083 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1211) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1088 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1165), 3 to 4 months ($ 1185), 5 to 6 months ($ 1133) |
| November | - |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1421 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1449) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Busan are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $28. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $27 more.
Vancouver to Busan: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 1324 $1028 to $1751 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1030 $1030 to $1030 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 948 $819 to $1020 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 999 $710 to $1170 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 998 $889 to $1057 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1064 $1064 to $1064 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1332 $1275 to $1389 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1275 $1266 to $1284 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1116 $1052 to $1181 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, february, march, april, may, june, july and october are cheaper to travel to Busan. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!